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Gustave Doré: Selected Engravings

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Gustave Doré: Selected Engravings

A striking collection of Gustave Doré's black and white engravings, filled with intricate detail, dramatic atmosphere and remarkable visual storytelling.

From Dad's Collection

This copy comes from my dad's personal collection. Dad was an actor and scriptwriter with a genuine love of literature, history, art and the ideas behind great storytelling. His collection remains an important part of Kate's Treasures15, with each book now looking for a new home where it can continue to be read and appreciated.

This revised and enlarged edition brings together a selection of engravings by Gustave Doré, one of the most celebrated illustrators of the nineteenth century.

Doré's distinctive work brought literary, religious, historical and imagined worlds to life through powerful contrasts, intricate compositions and an extraordinary sense of scale. His images often feel like complete dramatic scenes, rewarding the viewer with new details on repeated viewing.

An appealing volume for admirers of Doré and readers interested in classic illustration, engraving, nineteenth-century art and the relationship between literature and visual storytelling.

About This Book

Format
Paperback

Artist
Gustave Doré

Publisher
Academy Editions

Edition
Revised & Enlarged

Impression
Third Impression

Year
1974

Language
English

Reader Interest
Art, Engraving & Illustration

Condition

Pre-owned and in good overall condition for its age. The cover shows general storage and shelf wear, including fading to the spine and edges, together with minor marks from age and handling. The pages remain in good overall condition, the binding is secure and all pages are fully readable. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

Arya's Approval

Doré could make one black and white image feel like an entire scene unfolding in front of you. No colour, no special effects and still absolutely determined to be dramatic. I respect the technique.

★★★★★ 5 Paws from Arya

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Sent by Royal Mail Tracked 48.

Historical Content Information

This book contains nineteenth-century engravings and artistic interpretations connected with literature, religion, mythology, history and social life.

Some images may reflect the cultural attitudes, visual conventions or historical perspectives of the period in which they were created. They are presented as part of the artistic and historical content of the book.

Pre-Owned Book Information

This is a pre-owned book from a personal collection. Covers, page edges and bindings may show signs of age, storage and previous handling.

Every effort has been made to describe its condition accurately. Please examine the photographs alongside the written condition description before ordering.

Questions before ordering? Email: contact@katestreasures15.co.uk